Suspect In Custody After Fatal Stabbing
[Updated] Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Princess Street this evening [May 16] and have now confirmed that the victim, a 60-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries, and a suspect has been taken into custody.
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8:00pm this evening, police received a 911 call about a stabbing incident on Princess Street in the city of Hamilton.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying in the street with what appeared to be a stab wound to the body.
“Officers began performing CPR on the victim until emergency services arrived and transported him to hospital via ambulance.
“At last check he was being attended to for his injuries.”
Update 11.43pm: The police have confirmed that the victim succumbed to his injuries, and a suspect has been taken into custody.
The police said, “Shortly after 8:00pm on Saturday, 16th, May, police received a 911 call about a stabbing incident near the junction of Princess and Angle Streets in Pembroke.
“Upon arrival officers found a 60-year-old male lying face down and unresponsive on the roadway. The officers commenced and administered CPR until the arrival of the Emergency Medical Services, who conveyed the victim via ambulance to hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
“A suspect has now been taken into custody and is assisting police with their inquiries into this matter.
“The Bermuda Police urges anyone with information on this incident, to please contact the main police number, 295-0011 or alternatively 211.”
